World Cup 2026: ‘Chaos, embarrassing’ – Ian Wright reacts as US denied African referee entry
Former Arsenal forward, Ian Wright, has described this summer's World Cup as 'chaos and…
He gets to referee the biggest match, final ref’s emotional reaction
At the World Cup final on Sunday, countless dreams will once again come true.…
Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role
Omar Artan became a Fifa-listed referee in 2018 [Getty Images]Somali referee Omar Artan, who…
Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the…
FIFA confirm referee for Mexico vs England for huge World Cup 2026 game
England are facing a daunting challenge away in Mexico in the World Cup last…
Somali Referee Says Denial Of Entry To US Has Ruined His World Cup ‘Dream’
Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped…
Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final between Spain and Argentina
FIFA has announced that referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of Sunday's World Cup…
‘Clear red’ for Bosnia or ‘wins the ball’? BBC pundits disagree
Football is a game of opinions.And there was a lively debate in the BBC…
2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms African referee has been sent back home
FIFA has confirmed that referee, Omar Artan from Somalia, will not officiate at the…
Who is the referee for Mexico vs England in World Cup round of 16?
MEXICO CITY — Mexico and England face off in a blockbuster World Cup matchup…
Somali referee denied US visa ahead of World Cup returns home, saying he hopes to officiate next tournament
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali referee denied US visa ahead of World Cup returns…
Biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup, from FIFA policies to Folarin Balogun’s red card
The 2026 World Cup has been one filled with both excitement and controversy. Though…
Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate…
Success-starved China fans adopt ‘Card Master’ referee as World Cup rep
Chinese football fans left without a national team to support at the World Cup…
Referee’s past is suspect – Trump on why he asked FIFA to suspend Balogun’s red card
United States president, Donald Trump, has claimed that referee Raphael Claus' past is "suspect".…
Brazil see red eight times in USA defeat
USA manager Emma Hayes said "it was an experience I will never forget" following…
